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ST56 UBU

2006 BMW Z4

Blue Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Nov 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

45,148 mi
Last recorded45,148 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW Z460,936 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST56 UBU
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2025 45,148 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2024 44,669 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2023 43,742 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2022 43,435 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2021 43,150 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Dec 2020 42,657 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Apr 2019 42,638 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2018 42,528 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2018 42,527 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Apr 2017 42,101 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2016 40,071 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2015 39,241 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2013 37,898 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2012 36,282 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2012 36,282 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 2 Apr 2012 35,438 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2011 29,074 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2011 29,027 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nail in offside rear tyre

front tyres wearing inside edges

Pass 4 Nov 2009 20,072 miles

How Reliable is the BMW Z4?

Based on 699,787 MOT tests across 46,739 vehicles.

79.5%
Pass Rate
3,672
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
46,739
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 14,961
coil spring broken 6,689
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 5,893
Brake pipe excessively corroded 5,843
coil spring fractured 5,828
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ST56 UBU is a 2006 BMW Z4 in Blue with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

Across all 2006 BMW Z4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.4% with a typical mileage of 60,936 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW Z4 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 14,961 recorded failures. If you're considering buying ST56 UBU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW Z4 typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 20 years old, this BMW Z4 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was ST56 UBU registered?

ST56 UBU is a 2006 BMW Z4, first registered on 21 December 2006.

Is ST56 UBU safe to buy?

The MOT history for ST56 UBU shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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